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William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British, Colombus breaking the Egg, 1753

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Creator:: William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
Title:: Colombus breaking the Egg
Date:: 1753
Materials & Techniques:: Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 6 1/2 × 7 1/8 inches (16.5 × 18.1 cm), Image: 5 5/8 × 6 7/8 inches (14.3 × 17.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: Lettered below image, lower center: "Design'd & Etch'd by Wm: Hogarth Decem 1. 1753."
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B1981.25.1419
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Access:: Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42004
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